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The funded status of U.S. corporate pensions fell nearly 5% in January, according to BNY Melon ISSG.

Wilshire Associates estimates that overall the funded ratio for the sample pension plan decreased by 3.5% during the first month of 2015.

A group of nonqualifed retirement plan participants argue their employer reduced their retirement benefits by not paying FICA taxes on their accounts per the plan document.

The launch of ERISApedia.com provides retirement plan sponsors, administrators, attorneys and advisers with easy access to compliance information and important retirement industry materials.

President Obama’s proposed budget once again looks to cap retirement plan savings to about $3 million per investor.

Independent retirement plan provider Northwest Plan Services expands its business and services with the acquisition of CDM Retirement Consultants.

The good news from a new TIAA-CREF survey is that Americans acknowledge the importance of a lifetime income plan. The bad news: Few take action to create one.

The nation’s largest public pension funds will receive damages for losses on investments improperly rated by Standard and Poor’s.

All plan types in the Northern Trust Universe had annual gains of 5% or greater in 2014.

The annual PLANSPONSOR Plan Sponsor of the Year Awards recognize a number of plan sponsors that demonstrate leadership in providing a more secure retirement for workers.

The General Board of Pension and Health Benefits of The United Methodist Church has adopted new investment guidelines.

Mercer announced the release of informational booklets providing updated guidance about Social Security and Medicare for 2015.

A majority of institutional asset managers surveyed by Cerulli Associates have received client requests for socially and environmentally responsible investing mandates.

The IRS has suggested a list of helpful internal controls for retirement plan sponsors.

The IRS recommends including reference lists when applying for a retirement plan determination letter.

The Mercer U.S. Pension Buyout Index shows the average pension buyout cost decreased significantly during December.

A U.S. attorney has accused a former Comcast employee of creating dummy retirement accounts and defrauding the firm of nearly $125,000.

An educational video series by the Stable Value Investment Association has been released, advising investors and financial professionals about stable value funds.

The Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration says a new disclosure rule will ensure workers receive annual funded status notifications for their defined benefit pension plans.

Witnesses told a U.S. Senate committee more guidance is needed for workplace wellness programs.